Cadence (steps/min) and intensity during ambulation in 6–20 year olds: the CADENCE-kids study

Cadence (steps/min) and intensity during ambulation in 6–20 year olds: the CADENCE-kids study

Abstract Background Steps/day is widely utilized to estimate the total volume of ambulatory activity, but it does not directly reflect intensity, a central tenet of public health guidelines. Cadence (steps/min) represents an overlooked opportunity to describe the intensity of ambulatory activity. We...

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Main Authors: Catrine Tudor-Locke, John M. Schuna, Ho Han, Elroy J. Aguiar, Sandra Larrivee, Daniel S. Hsia, Scott W. Ducharme, Tiago V. Barreira, William D. Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Walking
Physical activity
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Exercise
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-018-0651-y

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